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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Storytime: Book Babies

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Storytime: Book Babies

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Valpo Morning Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of the book Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

 

Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Watercolor & Unwind: Autumn Forest

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Autumn Forest Example

Join us in learning how to paint

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Storytime: Preschool Story Corner

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: Preschool 3-6. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Discovering Your Roots: A Beginner's Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Presented in partnership by NWIGS and PCPLS, this comprehensive workshop is perfect for beginners. Attendees will learn essential tools and techniques to explore their ancestry.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Toddler Play Group

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Attention Toddlers ages 2-4! Join us for a play group at the Library. We will have multiple stations of different toys for an open play experience! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Teen Plant Party

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Love plants? Love art? Combine the two with our Teen Plant Party. Decorate a pot and plant a baby plant to take home and grow. All Supplies Provided. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paint and Pour: Autumnal Aspen

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come in and paint an autumnal aspen painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+ 

 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Anime Club: For Grades 6 to 12

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Come meet and hang out with your fellow otaku! For seasoned anime fans and newbies alike - We'll watch a different anime each month, do fun stuff, and eat snacks! 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Preschool Story Corner

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: Preschool 3-5. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Teen Corner Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Corner of the Valparaiso Branch to discuss Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin and make a craft to go along with the book! 

 

Snacks provided! Walk-ins welcome! 

 

 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Crafting Time: Pinecone Critters

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Turn pinecones into animals with a touch of paint, some felt, and a bit of glue. Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Morning Lego Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Build Lego with us and we will put them on display! Just bring your creativity and smiles! Ages 5-12 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.
This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group.
This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Description:

All Porter County Public Library System branches are closing at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving Eve.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.
This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group.
This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Description:

All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for Thanksgiving Day.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.
This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group.
This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Black Friday

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Description:

All Porter County Public Library System branches are opening at 12 p.m. for Black Friday.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Interactive Drive-In Movie

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Let's all go to the drive-in! Kids will create their own cardboard car. Then, they can sit in their car to watch a short holiday movie and enjoy some snacks at the pretend drive-in theater.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paws to Read with Caleb the Comfort Dog

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

PCPLS partners with LLC K-9 Comfort Dog to present monthly comfort dog visits at the Library. Stop by the branch and visit with Caleb the Comfort Dog!

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Twilight Tales

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.